CFP®-certified, private / alternative investments financial advisors in Missouri
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you're considering private or alternative investments, you likely want to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds. A common mistake is underestimating the unique risks and liquidity constraints these investments carry, which can disrupt your overall financial plan.
- Risk assessment expertise. Confirm how the advisor evaluates the specific risks tied to private deals or alternative assets, not just general market risks.
- Liquidity planning. These investments often lock up your money; ask how they incorporate this into your cash flow and emergency fund strategies.
- Alignment with goals. Private investments should fit your long-term objectives; check how the advisor ensures these choices support your retirement or wealth-building plans.
- Fee transparency. Alternative investments can have complex fees; verify how clearly the advisor explains all costs involved.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
St. Louis, MO
Focus Partners Wealth, LLC
James Cornfeld is well-equipped to guide clients in Missouri through private and alternative investments, leveraging 20 years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm, Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, serves high-net-worth individuals with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, blending active and passive strategies. Compared to others, James offers a flat-fee structure and specializes in retirement plans for business owners and business exit strategies, providing comprehensive wealth advisory services.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,557,933
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Bryce D
CFP®, Series 65
Saint Louis, MO
Krilogy
Bryce Dalrymple is a CFP®-certified advisor in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in private and alternative investments, making him well-suited to help clients navigate the unique risks and liquidity challenges of these assets. His firm, Krilogy Financial, serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and institutions, offering long-term investment strategies with tactical overlays, and provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,441,432
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Peter D
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Chesterfield, MO
Arax Advisory Partners
Peter Donovan's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of private and alternative investments, emphasizing risk assessment and liquidity planning. Operating from Chesterfield, MO, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through Arax Advisory Partners, which serves affluent clients with diversified portfolios including private funds, setting him apart with a strong focus on fee transparency and conflict oversight.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,602,916
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Zachary J
CFP®, Series 66
Brentwood, MO
Mariner
Zachary Joiner is well-equipped to guide clients in Missouri through private and alternative investments, leveraging his 13 years of experience and CFP® certification. His expertise extends to options and derivatives strategies, and he serves high-net-worth individuals through Mariner Wealth, a large firm managing nearly $99 billion in assets. Zachary offers transparent flat-fee and hourly fee structures, distinguishing him from advisors who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $2,116,909
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Kevin H
CFP®, Series 66
St. Louis, MO
Creative Planning
Kevin Hannibal's expertise in private and alternative investments, combined with his CFP® certification and 10 years of industry experience, equips him to address the unique risks and liquidity challenges of these assets in Missouri. Working at Creative Planning, a large firm managing $217 billion in assets, he offers a financial planning–led investment approach with transparent flat-fee structures, serving high-net-worth clients including business owners and executives.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $2,113,277
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